Sierra Nevada Private Tour: Day Trip from Granada
Description
See the spectacular Sierra Nevada mountain range on this Private day trip from Granada. This region contains the highest point of continental Spain known as Mulhacen standing at 3,479 meters. Your guide will give you an introduction to this region and the surrounding trekking areas and you will then have free time to explore.
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Itinerary
Sierra Nevada is a rocky massif that forms a clearly distinct geographical unit. It is located to the south-east of the city of Granada and extends along the western end of Almeria. It offers a sharp contrast between the soft relief of hillocks to other more rugged areas. The tallest peaks on the Peninsula can be found in this Reserve: Mulhacen (3,482 meters) and Veleta (3,392 meters). The main plant communities dotted over this rocky massif are the holm oak groves, deciduous forests, chestnut trees and Melojo oaks, high mountain groves and padded brushwood on the very highest summits, where the species form a cushion to protect themselves from the winter temperatures and icy winds. As for fauna, there are invertebrates that are exclusive to this massif, including more than 20 species of butterflies. On the way back to the hotel you will have the opportunity to sample a local tapas menu.
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A must see point
Modern village in the Europe's most southerly ski resort.
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Important Information
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
We had a great time. Our tour guide Michael was the best. Very knowledgeable and attentive to our needs. We were able to customize our experience to our liking. Would highly recommend to others.
One day trip to the Alpujarras. Very well organized. The guide, DANTE, very pleasant and friendly. Very timely scheduled visits and stops. The tasting of typical products is very good. The restaurant where we ate was also very good, although the menu could be improved. In short, outstanding for GRANAVISION and for the guide: DANTE. Both are totally recommended.
Gracias por su comentario. Granavision siempre cuenta con los mejores profesionales. Nos alegramos mucho que la excursion estuvo de sobresaliente. Saludos desde Granada.
Nice trip and super guide, but the visit in the allmost closed ski-resort was Wast of time. Xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
<p>Having been unable to get tickets for the Alhambra we decided we would like to get out of the city and head for the hills! This was an excellent trip up to Sierra Nevada which still had some snow on the tops. The ski season is finished so the area was very quiet. OUr guides were excellent and very knowledgeable about the area and its history. Not a full day but we were back in time for a siesta and then to see some more of Granada.</p>
<p>If you want to see the Sierra Nevada mountains this was a very enjoyable way to experience it. Michael our tour guide was terrific, the views were spectacular and it was nice to have the flexibility of being on a private tour. When we showed up to meet Michael he was already there and the vehicle you provided was very comfortable. It truly was a memorable tour.</p>
<p>A beautiful trip and a wonderful experience. Would love to do it again.</p>
A nice drive up into the mountains, but the main 'destination' to explore when we left the vehicle was a closed ski resort. The alternative 'mountain' excursion from Granada, to Las Alpujarras, may have more interesting stop-offs with picturesque villages to explore?
